2024 BMW 5 Series Cruise Control System | Setting Guidelines
The 2024 BMW 5 Series Cruise Control System ushers in a new era of automotive luxury and innovation. As we embark on a new era of driving experiences, BMW continues to redefine excellence in automotive engineering. The 5 Series, known for its elegance and performance, now includes an advanced Cruise Control System that not only provides a smooth and comfortable ride, but also sets new standards for intelligent driving assistance.
The 2024 BMW 5 Series features an enhanced Adaptive Cruise Control system that goes beyond traditional cruise control. ACC monitors the traffic around you with advanced sensors and cameras, automatically adjusting your speed to maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle in front. Set your desired speed and let the BMW 5 Series handle the rest, seamlessly adapting to the flow of traffic. BMW prioritized user-friendliness in designing the Cruise Control settings interface. The simple controls enable you to easily engage and adjust your cruise control settings, making for a hassle-free experience. The central control panel and steering wheel-mounted buttons make it easy to customize your driving preferences while on the go.
2023 BMW 5 Series Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)
Cruise Control System
Principle
The Cruise Control Systems provide support when driving.
General
Depending on the equipment, the Cruise Control Systems include the following individual systems.
- Manual Speed Limiter.
- Cruise Control.
- Distance control.
- Assisted Driving Mode.
- Assisted Driving Mode Plus.
Depending on the equipment and national market version, the individual systems are enhanced with additional functions. Some functions can be operated via voice input.
For further information
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
Safety information
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of your personal responsibility to assess the traffic situation correctly. Due to system limits, it cannot respond independently and appropriately in all traffic situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation, be ready to take over steering and braking at any time, and actively intervene if the situation warrants it.
WARNING
Individual functions may malfunction when tow-starting or towing away with activated front collision warning or Cruise Control switched on. There is a risk of an accident. Turn off the front collision warning and Cruise Control before tow-starting or towing away.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
Switch last active Cruise Control System on/off.
Interrupt and continue Cruise Control Systems.
Select the desired Cruise Control System.
Store the current speed.- Speed Limit Assist: accept the suggested speed manually.
- To set the speed.
Turning on/selecting Cruise Control Systems
Turn on: press the button.- Select: when the system is active, press the button repeatedly until the desired Cruise Control System is displayed in the toolbar in the instrument cluster.
Icon Cruise Control System
Manual Speed Limiter.
Cruise Control.
Distance control.
Assisted Driving Mode: Cruise Control with Distance Control, Steering Assistant with tracking.
The activated system is shown in green. The system is shown in white if the system can be activated. The system is greyed out if the system has failed or if the functional requirements are not met.
Interrupting Cruise Control Systems automatically
Depending on the system, Cruise Control Systems are interrupted automatically, for example, in the following situations:
- When exiting selector lever position D to P, N or R.
- When Dynamic Stability Control regulates the driving stability.
- While Dynamic Stability Control is disabled.
- “SPORT PLUS”: Setting for increased driving dynamics is activated.
- When braking manually.
Interrupting Cruise Control Systems manually
Press the button.- Press button to select another Cruise Control System.
Continuing Cruise Control Systems
Press the key.
Turning off Cruise Control Systems automatically
The Cruise Control Systems turn off automatically when the drive-ready state is turned off.
Switching off Cruise Control Systems manually
- Press and hold the button.
The Cruise Control Systems are turned off and the displays go out.
Adjusting speed valuesPress the rocker button on the steering wheel up or down repeatedly until the desired value is set.
- Each time the rocker button is tapped to the resistance point, the set speed is increased or decreased by 1 km/h, 1 mph.
- Each time the rocker button is pressed past the resistance point, the set speed changes to the next multiple of ten in the km/h dis-play or the next multiple of five in the mph display in the speedometer.
Display in the instrument cluster
Display in the speedometer
A mark is displayed on the speedometer for the set speed.
- Green marker: system is active.
- Grey mark: the system is interrupted.
- No marker: system is switched off.
Notifications
In addition to the respective indicator lights, notifications are displayed for some functions.
The scope of notifications can be set.
Apps menu
- “Vehicle”
- “Driving settings”
- “Driver assistance”
- “Driving”
- “Notifications”
- Select the desired setting.
Manual Speed Limiter
Principle
The Manual Speed Limiter can be used to set a speed limit, for instance, to prevent the vehicle from exceeding speed limits.
General
The system allows speeds of 30 km/h/20 mph and above to be set as a speed limit. Below the set speed limit, the vehicle can be driven without restriction.
Overview
Buttons on the steering wheel
Button Function
- Switch last active Cruise Control System on/off.
Interrupt and continue Cruise Control Systems. 
Select the desired Cruise Control System.- Store the current speed.
- Speed Limit Assist: accept the suggested speed manually.
- To set the speed.
Operation
Switching on the speed limiter
- If necessary, press the button.
- If necessary, press the button repeatedly until the speed limiter is selected.
The current speed or a higher speed that has already been stored is adopted as the speed limit.
- When switching on at a standstill or driving at low speed, 30 km/h/20 mph is set as the speed limit.
- The speedometer marker is set to the appropriate speed.
- When the speed limit is switched on, the drive mode may be changed or Dynamic Stability Control activated.
Turning the Cruise Control System on/off
- The Cruise Control System can be turned off or cancelled automatically or manually.
For further information:
Cruise Control Systems.
Changing the speed limit
- Press the rocker button repeatedly up or down until the desired speed limit is set.
- If the set speed limit is reached or unintentionally exceeded, for example when driving downhill, there is no active brake intervention.
- When Speed Limit Assist is not active, the current speed can be stored by pressing a button:
Press the button.
Exceeding of speed limit
- The system gives a warning if the current speed exceeds the set speed limit.
- You can intentionally exceed the speed limit.
- To intentionally exceed the set speed limit, press the accelerator pedal all the way down.
- The limit automatically becomes active again as soon as the current speed falls below the set speed limit.
Warning when the speed limit is exceeded
Visual warning
The indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes as long as the vehicle is travelling above the set speed limit.
Acoustic warning
- A warning sounds if you inadvertently exceed the set speed limit.
- If the speed limit is reduced to below the current speed during the journey, the signal sounds after a little time.
- No signal sounds if you intentionally exceed the speed limit by fully pressing the accelerator pedal.
Displays in the instrument cluster
Display in the speedometer
- Green marker: the system is active.
- Grey mark: the system is interrupted.
- No marker: system is switched off.
Indicator light
Icon Description
- Indicator light illuminates: the system is switched on.
- The indicator light flashes: set speed limit is exceeded.
- Grey indicator light: the system is interrupted.
Displays in the Head-up display
Depending on the equipment, some system information can also be displayed in the Head-up display.
FAQs
To activate cruise control in the 2024 BMW 5 Series, press the “CRUISE” button located on the steering wheel. Once activated, use the “+” and “-” buttons to set the desired speed.
Cruise control is intended for use on highways and open roads. It is not suitable for use in city traffic due to frequent stops and acceleration.
Use the “+” button on the steering wheel to gradually increase the set speed.
To adjust the set speed without deactivating cruise control, use the “+” and “-” buttons.
To deactivate cruise control, press the “OFF” button on the steering wheel or apply the brakes.
The 2024 BMW 5 Series features adaptive cruise control, which adjusts speed based on distance to the vehicle ahead.
You can adjust the following distance using the steering wheel controls or the infotainment system.
Avoid using cruise control in adverse weather conditions like heavy rain, snow, or icy roads. It is recommended that you drive manually in such situations.
Cruise control can be set to any legal speed, but it’s important to follow local speed limits and laws.
After deactivating cruise control, press the “RES” (resume) button to return to the previously set speed.
If equipped with Traffic Jam Assist, the adaptive cruise control system can manage stop-and-go traffic.
The cruise control system automatically shifts to maintain a consistent speed on incline and decline.
To override cruise control speed, press the accelerator or brake pedal. The system will temporarily deactivate.
Cruise control activates when the vehicle exceeds a minimum speed, typically around 20 mph (32 km/h).
Cruise control can be used with other driver assistance features to improve safety and convenience.
Useful Links
View Full PDF: 2024 BMW 5 Series User Manual|Auto User Guide
2023 BMW 5 Series Specs, Price, Features, Mileage (Brochure)
Warning & Indicator Lights: 2024 BMW 5 Series | Tips for Cluster